{"id":15048,"date":"2025-10-08T08:50:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T06:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=15048"},"modified":"2025-11-13T09:43:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T07:43:58","slug":"top-rated-seafood-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/top-rated-seafood-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"25+ Top-rated seafood spots around South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Cape Town and surrounds<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Johannesburg and Pretoria<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Durban<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Craving fresh fish, crispy calamari, and generous seafood platters? Good news \u2013 we\u2019ve rounded up 25+ incredible seafood spots on Dineplan, serving up the freshest catch, from fine-dining experiences to laid-back beachfront feasts.<\/p>\n

    Whether you’re after grilled line fish, spicy seafood curries, or massive crayfish, this guide has your next booking covered. Ready to dive in?<\/p>\n

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    Cape Town and surrounds<\/h3>\n
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    Bobo’s<\/h4>\n

    (Mouille Point, Cape Town)<\/strong>
    \nRated: 4.6<\/em><\/p>\n

    Come home to Bobo\u2019s, an Atlantic-side restaurant with a trendy atmosphere and colourful, eclectic d\u00e9cor. The wide glass fa\u00e7ade looks onto the sparkly blue ocean, offering views of Robben Island obscured only by palm trees and passing boats \u2013 the perfect spot to sip a cocktail as the sun disappears behind the horizon. The menu<\/a> offers starters like crispy baby squid or chilli garlic prawns, while the bigger \u2018feast from the sea\u2019 options feature dishes like whole roasted baby kingklip and mouthwatering lemony grilled sole, to name a few.<\/p>\nBook Now<\/a>\n

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    Caf\u00e9 Orca \"Accepts<\/a><\/h4>\n

    (Melkbosstrand, Cape Town)<\/strong>
    \nRated: 4.9<\/em><\/p>\n

    Having opened its doors 25 years ago, Caf\u00e9 Orca has long been a legend on the Melkbos strip. While your eyes may be fixated on the beachfront view, the menu<\/a> demands just as much attention too. Join them inside the cosy beach cottage restaurant or outside for a truly unique dining experience. As seafood specialists, the menu offers delicious local mussels, calamari, and prawn starters, leading up to the ever-popular freshly caught line fish. With incredible service and attention to detail, it\u2019s no wonder the team recently caught a newcomer award in The Reviewers\u2019 Choice Awards 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial author=”Johan V.” job_title=”Dineplan guest review” company_name=”5\/5 stars” portrait_url=”https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Dineplan-Mark.png” admin_label=”Caf\u00e9 Orca Review” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ab40d9b1-7ff9-41c0-b462-d67c9ad8e2ec” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

    We realy enjoyed our dinner. The quality of the food, preperation and service was of the highest standard. Our favourite restaurant by far.<\/p>\n

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    Den Anker \"Accepts<\/a><\/h4>\n

    (V&A Waterfront, Cape Town)<\/strong>
    \nRated: 4.5<\/em><\/p>\n

    Find Den Anker right on the quayside of the V&A Waterfront, offering postcard views of Table Mountain while wall-to-wall windows ensure you get the most of the backdrop, whether you grab a table outside or inside. This spot has a buzzing atmosphere and slick service, delivering a seafood menu<\/a> to match. You can look forward to starters like the Saumon Marin\u00e9 and tempting seafood mains like pepper-encrusted tuna au poivre and beer-battered hake \u2013 they even fly in North Sea Shrimps from Europe and import speciality beers from small Belgian breweries so that you can get a taste of that unique Belgian flair they\u2019re known for.<\/p>\n

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    A wonderful place, lovely people, absolute super Service. I can highly recommend Den Anker. A must see in Cape Town.<\/p>\n

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